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Welcome to Swiss Traveler – a luxury & gourmet travel blog

Do you enjoy staying at luxury hotels and dining at exceptional Michelin-recommended restaurants while traveling? Are you looking for outstanding accommodations and acclaimed dining experiences that offer excellent value for money? Then you have come to the right place.

Here you will find detailed reviews and insights into luxury hotels and fine-dining establishments that are truly worth the expense.

From time to time, you will also discover recommendations for local activities, with a particular focus on exploring destinations on foot. As Johann Wolfgang von Goethe famously said, “Only where you have walked have you truly been.”

Keep traveling—and do it in style.

Americas, Americas Hotels, Costa Rica

Review of Gaia Hotel & Reserve, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Well-appointed hotel in lush surroundings with friendly staff & fine cuisine: The three of us (family with a teen) chose Gaia Hotel & Reserve as our last stop of a round trip in Costa Rica. And it was a great choice! We very much enjoyed…
5. July 2012
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Review of Hotel Four Seasons Resort, Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

UPDATE: Restaurant Di Mare was replaced by Pesce (still Italian), Caracoal by Nemare (still steaks) Perfect for beach holidays, immaculate service & good hotel infrastructure: Our family (my husband, our teenage son and I) had a three-day…
29. June 2012
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Review of Hidden Canopy Treehouses Boutique Hotel, Santa Elena, Costa Rica

Within cloud forest, quaint treehouse, great teatime: My husband, our teenage son and I spent two nights at this magnificent property. The Hidden Canopy Treehouses Boutique Hotel is nestled outside of town within the cloud forest canopy. Amongst…
27. June 2012
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Review of Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens, La Fortuna, Costa Rica

UPDATE: Restaurant Altamira was replaced by La Terraza, Sushi Amor by Asia Luna; you have access to the facilities of the sister properties (Springs & Tented Camp) Luxurious, spacious bungalows with good view of volcano in lush tropical…
14. June 2012
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Review of El Silencio Lodge & SPA, Bajos del Torro, Costa Rica

UPDATE: the standard room rate only includes breakfast, you can add a full board option For nature lovers seeking peacefulness, but also appreciating fine accommodations and food: The three of us (family with a teen) spent two days at El…
3. June 2012
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Review of Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Belen, San José, Costa Rica

UPDATE:  rooms have been updated in 2019; in terms of dining the tapas restaurant does not exist anymore Beautiful building and grounds, mediocre rooms, good food: My family (two adults and a teen) chose Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen as first…
13. May 2012
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I am a luxury travel and gourmet blogger with a passion for the finer things in life. I seek out exceptional luxury hotels and Michelin-recommended restaurants that merit the experience – and the cost – , and I prefer to explore destinations on foot whenever possible. Occasionally, curiosity takes over, and I find myself diving deeper into the stories behind the places I visit.

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